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George Floyd: Police deploy rubber bullets, chemicals on protesters
A protest in response to the police killing of a Black man in Minneapolis turned violent on Tuesday night.
Entertainment
Apple announces short-form sports docuseries ‘Greatness Code’ featuring LeBron James
Streaming platforms are working to produce the best original content as demand rises for multiple mediums of entertainment. Apple is included in the competition...
True Blue
5 things to consider before sharing ‘trauma porn’ videos on social media
Last year following the death of Nipsey Hussle, I wrote a piece about the lack of discernment many people showed while sharing traumatic videos...
#SaltyAF: Has it become impossible to make Black audiences happy?
Over the weekend Netflix finally premiered its highly anticipated Kenya Barris offering #blackAF and as per usual Black Twitter wasted no time giving its...
How to avoid the ‘Productivity Trap’ during the coronavirus pandemic
On Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus was a global pandemic and in the month...
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Opinion
Streaming platforms are working to produce the best original content as demand rises for multiple mediums of entertainment. Apple is included in the competition and its upcoming release will satisfy sports fans across the globe.
The tech brand announced a...
Cancel culture had its latest event today and it appears its Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon's turn to be targeted by the social media mob.
Fallon, 45, who took over from Jay Leno to host the renamed The Tonight Show...
Living
Kevin Hart shares details on his new audiobook ‘The Decision: Overcoming Today’s BS for Tomorrow’s Success’
After a successful first book release, Kevin Hart decides to once again enter the literary...
Does the coronavirus now mean that I can’t give ‘dap’ anymore?
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, forcing us all to practice...
Omar describes life as a fearless fighter in new memoir
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s metamorphosis from refugee to the first Somali-American in...
Black women open up about dating other POC amid Hollywood spotlight
For decades, interracial relationships in Hollywood were rarely, if ever, seen. When pairings did grace...
Hanifa launches Pink Label Congo collection using 3D models on IG Live
Hanifa has rocked social media by debuting its latest collection from designer Anifa Mvuemba on...
Sports
Apple announces short-form sports docuseries ‘Greatness Code’ featuring LeBron James
Streaming platforms are working to produce the best original content as demand rises for multiple...
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson mourns ‘brother’ George Floyd killed by Minneapolis police
In his career former basketball star and NBA champion Stephen Jackson was probably best known...
Leaked audio suggests Michael Jordan refused to play in 1992 Olympics with Isiah Thomas
A new recording has put one of the claims Michael Jordan made in The Last Dance into question: specifically regarding his ongoing feud with Isiah Thomas.
Cam Newton searches for NFL job as ex-teammate says Panthers mismanaged his injuries
Colin Kaepernick can't get an NFL job, for reasons we're all pretty clear on. But...
Naomi Osaka surpasses Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete
Serena Williams reigned over the tennis world not just as a Grand Slam champion, but...
Business
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for...
Hanifa launches Pink Label Congo collection using 3D models on IG Live
Hanifa has rocked social media by debuting its latest collection from designer Anifa Mvuemba on...
Frank Baker gifts $1 million to fund scholarships, graduates’ tuition at Spelman College
A group of Spelman College students has received a blessing, akin to one that Morehouse...
The last take on ‘The Last Dance’
Not only did I watch The Last Dance, the 10-part ESPN doc on the Chicago...
Dwyane Wade speaks out against Sports Academy’s move to drop ‘Mamba’ moniker in honor of Kobe Bryant
The southern California sports center where the late Kobe Bryant was involved drew a disapproving...
